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1000 Hands of the Guru

Saving Bhutan's Sacred Arts

2016•1h 5m
Documentary

Four monks, a royal scholar, and their American guru are fighting to save Bhutan's sacred arts while learning the art of letting go.

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Reflex U.S.A.

Language

EN

Status

Released

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His Holiness Je Khenpo Trulku Jigme Choeda

Himself

Kinley Dorji

Himself

Pek Dorji

Herself

Solomon Entin

Himself

Eddie Jose

Himself

Lopen Baso Karpo

Himself

Susana Lara

Herself

Emily Pellichero

Herself

Lopen Dawa Penjor

Himself

Lopen Tashi Phuentsho

Himself

Lopen Sangay Rinchen

Himself

Lopen Sangay Tenzin

Himself

Tshering Tobgay

Himself

Lopen Sonam Tshering

Himself

Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck

Herself

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